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United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US9099071071

CUSIP

909907107

IPO Date

Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap

$5.27B

EPS (TTM)

$2.70

PE Ratio

13.74

PEG Ratio

1.92

Total Revenue (TTM)

$1.48B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$1.04B

EBITDA (TTM)

$216.95M

Year Range

$29.42 - $43.55

Target Price

$39.33

Short %

2.90%

Short Ratio

3.24

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Performance

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Returns By Period

United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) returned 0.26% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.69% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, UBSI returned 3.92% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.77%.


UBSI

YTD

0.26%

1M

16.96%

6M

-10.71%

1Y

13.69%

5Y*

14.32%

10Y*

3.92%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

0.08%

1M

9.75%

6M

-1.63%

1Y

12.74%

5Y*

15.66%

10Y*

10.77%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of UBSI, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20252.53%-6.13%-3.01%-1.10%8.60%0.26%
2024-4.53%-3.24%4.27%-9.30%-0.06%1.19%20.01%-0.15%-3.57%1.56%12.18%-10.36%4.26%
2023-0.72%1.42%-12.85%-5.88%-11.20%1.93%12.71%-10.05%-7.13%3.08%16.42%14.63%-3.17%
2022-2.62%3.65%-3.75%-4.64%12.93%-5.71%10.46%-4.23%-2.66%18.46%1.28%-4.76%16.06%
2021-2.28%16.71%5.33%1.79%4.89%-10.56%-5.37%5.18%1.16%1.68%-3.41%2.57%16.34%
2020-11.28%-15.80%-18.85%29.81%-2.94%-3.74%-4.84%-0.68%-16.72%22.17%11.63%11.91%-11.68%
201913.69%8.54%-4.74%8.28%-8.82%4.62%1.35%-1.89%3.57%4.41%-4.22%3.04%28.84%
20185.90%-3.53%0.20%-3.69%7.36%0.78%1.51%6.63%-6.93%-8.75%9.04%-13.10%-7.08%
2017-3.13%-0.11%-4.88%-5.56%-4.14%3.38%-11.99%-2.75%11.85%-3.23%4.45%-6.57%-22.13%
2016-9.22%4.35%5.69%5.42%2.89%-4.97%2.11%2.87%-3.56%0.08%22.41%0.92%29.25%
2015-9.72%10.77%1.23%0.00%0.75%7.14%0.75%-7.67%2.41%4.11%6.50%-11.44%2.19%
2014-4.96%-1.54%5.15%-4.47%3.59%7.77%-0.77%2.71%-5.20%10.83%1.81%8.24%23.82%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of UBSI is 66, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of UBSI is 6666
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of UBSI is 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of UBSI is 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of UBSI is 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of UBSI is 7272
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of UBSI is 6666
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

United Bankshares, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 14, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.45
  • 5-Year: 0.42
  • 10-Year: 0.12
  • All Time: 0.28

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of United Bankshares, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

United Bankshares, Inc. provided a 3.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.48 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 27 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.48$1.48$1.45$1.44$1.41$1.40$1.37$1.36$1.33$1.32$1.29$1.28

Dividend yield

3.97%3.94%3.86%3.56%3.89%4.32%3.54%4.37%3.83%2.85%3.49%3.42%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for United Bankshares, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37
2024$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$1.48
2023$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.37$1.45
2022$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.44
2021$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.41
2020$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$1.40
2019$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.35$1.37
2018$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$1.36
2017$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.34$1.33
2016$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$1.32
2015$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.33$1.29
2014$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$1.28

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

United Bankshares, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.97%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

United Bankshares, Inc. has a payout ratio of 55.02%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that United Bankshares, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the United Bankshares, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the United Bankshares, Inc. was 62.13%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1102 trading sessions.

The current United Bankshares, Inc. drawdown is 12.24%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-62.13%Dec 28, 2006550Mar 6, 20091102Jul 23, 20131652
-52.4%Dec 12, 2016823Mar 20, 2020289May 13, 20211112
-48.38%Jul 1, 1998503Jun 27, 2000437Mar 27, 2002940
-38.12%Nov 11, 2022238Oct 24, 2023261Nov 6, 2024499
-31.53%Jun 7, 199095Nov 9, 199070Mar 14, 1991165

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of United Bankshares, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of United Bankshares, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -6.3%.


0.400.500.600.700.8020212022202320242025
0.59
0.63
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how United Bankshares, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for UBSI, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, UBSI has a P/E ratio of 13.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for UBSI compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. UBSI currently has a PEG ratio of 1.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for UBSI relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, UBSI has a P/S ratio of 5.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for UBSI in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, UBSI has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items